> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Get your game hosting website up and running in just 5 minutes. Basic command line knowledge helpful.

## Requirements

| Requirement     | Minimum Version | Download                                                         |
| --------------- | --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Node.js**     | 18.0 or higher  | [**<u>nodejs.org</u>**](http://nodejs.org)                       |
| **npm**         | 9.0 or higher   | Included with Node.js                                            |
| **Code Editor** | Any             | [**<u>VS Code</u>**](https://code.visualstudio.com/) recommended |

<Callout icon="link-horizontal" color="#2fbe1f">
  Check your versions by running: `node -v` and `npm -v` in your terminal
</Callout>

## Quick Start

<Steps>
  <Step title="Extract Files">
    Extract the downloaded ZIP file to your desired location. We recommend a location like:

    * `C:\Projects\latch` (Windows)
    * `~/Projects/latch` (Mac/Linux)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Dependencies">
    Open a terminal in the project folder and run:

    ```
    npm install
    ```

    This will install all required packages. It typically takes 1-2 minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Development Server">
    Start the development server:

    ```
    npm run dev
    ```

    You should see output like:

    ```
    > latch@0.7.1 dev
    > next dev
    ▲ Next.js 16.1.6 (Turbopack)
    - Local:         http://localhost:3000
    - Network:       http://20.0.0.247:3000

    ✓ Starting...
    ✓ Ready in 1837ms
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Visit your site">
    Open your browser and navigate to:

    ```http theme={null}
    http://localhost:3000
    ```

    **Congratulations!** Your hosting website is now running locally.
  </Step>
</Steps>